As QS reports, citing the BVL, the insecticide containing the active ingredient spirotetramat is permitted for use in combating the woolly vine mealybug (Pulvinaria vitis) and citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) on raspberries and blackberries according to Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 during the period. read more

The technology allows for changes to be made to a plant's genome that could occur in nature or be achieved through conventional breeding, but in a more precise and faster manner. read more

Producers hesitantly started to join the harvest one by one. In the north, the supply of mixed salads was initially supported by goods from the Palatinate region. As more farms began their harvest throughout the month, the supply of mixed salads gradually increased. However, the read more

The smaller quality defects were mainly caused by the wet, gloomy weather throughout the month. Nevertheless, there is enough lamb's lettuce available to meet demand. During the holidays, demand increased only temporarily. Therefore, over Easter, the buyer reach, as an indication of read more

The selling prices on the open markets in the middle of the 21st week averaged €18.25/100 kg, approaching the level of imported goods from the Mediterranean region. read more

Peru reached 19 destinations, with the USA being the main export market for mandarins at 30.7%. This resulted in shipments worth 3.8 million US dollars and 3,092 tons at an average price of 1.2 US dollars per kilogram. In second place were... read more

Positive results for this year's trade fair edition: During the three days, 56,200 entries were recorded in the exhibition halls of the Rimini Expo Center, a +13% increase compared to the previous year. More and more operators and foreign buyers, as well as scientific events with international participation. read more

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Approximately half of the Chinese lychees are grown in Guangdong, with the national production reaching 3.1 million tons last year. Chen Houbin, a professor at the South China Agricultural University who has been researching the fruit for almost three decades, told the news agency that he... read more

In this project, the relationship between plant resilience, microorganisms in the root zone, and plant nutrients is being investigated, as reported by Glastuinbouw Nederland. read more

Many farmers have refrained from planting crops because they did not have sufficient water resources to ensure the secure development of the crops. This decrease in cultivation compared to the previous season, in which there was already a significant decline, read more

As QS reports referring to the BVL, the use of the insecticide to control asparagus flies on asparagus in the open field is permitted beyond the existing authorization based on Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 between May 15 and September 11, 2024. read more

Together with the producers, suppliers, and partners FLOCERT and IDH, a pioneering system was developed as part of the Lidl project "Living Wage" to ensure that the necessary price premium is in place to close the wage gap towards a living wage for Lidl's share. read more

The new website offers a seamless, intuitive user experience that provides easy access to comprehensive details about the sustainable practices and diverse product range of Westfalia Fruit. The homepage was designed with the user in mind and allows for a read more

Jason Te Brake, Chief Operating Officer, said that Zespri had examined 2,600 (54%) of the pallets. Zespri even sent employees to Belgium to address the situation and enlisted external food safety experts. read more

The prices of ginger have sharply risen worldwide in the past month, leading to an unprecedented demand for this once exotic and now regional staple food, as reported by EastFruit. Industry experts attribute the price increase to critical reasons. read more

Questions such as "How can a high-quality product maintain its good quality from harvest to consumer?" or "How should a product be stored to prevent damage?" will be answered. The new edition provides detailed information on the origin, read more

Questions such as "How can a high-quality product maintain its good quality from harvest to consumption?" or "How should a product be stored to prevent damage?" are extensively answered in this revised version. read more

The ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launched the Asia Business Meet-Ups earlier this year to deepen its connections to key markets across Asia and to build even greater momentum for the return of the trade show to Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, 2024. read more

Due to the rotation of crops for salad cucumbers, a portion of the cultivation areas are not harvested. The newly planted salad cucumbers need more time to reach harvest. This is in contrast to a lively demand. Overall, there are lower quantities of German salad cucumbers available for the market. read more